Puji Temple on Mount Putuo: The Living Hall Illuminates the Perfect Mind

Our group of five walked slowly, starting from the Haiyin Pond where five-color lotus flowers bloom in summer, passing Yongshou Bridge, Duobao Pagoda, Stone Archway, Imperial Stele Hall to Tianwang Hall, and immersed in this ancient temple full of ancient charm and Zen tranquility. When we walked into the Dayuantong Hall, this important Buddhist place known as the "Living Hall", a long-lost spiritual clarity and emotion quietly surged in our hearts. This hall has a double-eaved hip-and-gable structure, which is not only spacious, but also one of the most representative buildings in Putuo Mountain. We realized that the main statue of Vairocana Guanyin in the center of the "Living Hall" is solemn and shining, and is 8.8 meters high. The statue wears a Vairocana crown, has a round and smooth face, and exudes compassion and wisdom in solemnity. With his hands in the meditation mudra, he sits cross-legged on the lotus throne. On both sides of the "Living Hall", we also stopped to notice the 32 incarnations of Avalokitesvara, each with a wonderful appearance and a dignified face. Each statue seems to symbolize a way of salvation. According to the nature and suffering of sentient beings, the most suitable body appears in the world, echoing the belief of Puji Temple "to save all sentient beings and let them cross the sea of fire". This gentle but firm belief symbolizes that Avalokitesvara steers the Dharma ship, leading sentient beings to ride on the route of compassion and wisdom, cross the deep sea of suffering, and finally reach a stable and fearless spiritual realm. Therefore, it is said that Avalokitesvara seeks out the suffering, manifests himself in all gates, makes great wishes and gives alms in different rhythms of time and space, and is free and at ease with fate. The reason why the "Living Hall" is so fascinating is not only that it carries the profound Guanyin belief, but also that it creates an audio-visual feast through the interweaving of Buddhist art and multimedia, creating a rare spiritual healing space to guide visitors on a quiet and profound spiritual journey. The energy of compassion is like the resonance of light frequency, connecting with the seven chakras of the human body, soothing the body and mind, harmonizing the aura, and subtly improving emotional intelligence and happiness index. No matter where you come from or what cultural background you have, the kindness of Guanyin Bodhisattva is like a spring breeze, crossing the barriers of language and faith, responding to every praying heart, and guarding in every tear. #Putuoshan Puji Temple #Dayuantong Hall #Yuantong Hall #Virgo Guanyin #Buddhist Art #Spiritual Healing Attraction